A discussion paper on the regulation of ride-hailing services like Uber is expected this month, but the minister responsible told taxi drivers and owners that the BC Liberals have their back.
In a recording of a February 28 speech at the annual general meeting of the BC Taxi Association obtained by BIV under freedom of information, Peter Fassbender also suggested they put on a better face for the public.
“I need to tell you we, as a government, are concerned about the future of the taxi industry, first and foremost. And why is that?” Fassbender said at the meeting. “That is because all of you in this room, all of the companies represented, all of the individual drivers in this province, have invested their lives into this industry, and families’ lives are at stake in terms of the future of the industry.”
Bob Mackin – Business In Vancouver – September 19, 2016.
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